Perivolas Lifestyle HousesvsKatikies Santorini
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Perivolas is preferred by most professionals compared to Katikies Hotel. Perivolas scores 91 with endorsements from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Perivolas Lifestyle Houses
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Santorini, Oia 847 02, Greece
From $482/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Built on the side of a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, the adults-only Perivolas resort has 20 suites housed in 300-year-old cliff dwellings that once belonged to local fishermen." Full review
Fodor's "These 20 houses, all connected by flights of stairs... with clever nooks for beds, sculpted walls, and full kitchens; all are simply but stunningly furnished." Full review
Frommer's "Perivolas was built some 20 years after the 1956 earthquake had virtually destroyed the cliff side cave dwellings where fishermen once lived." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The hotel that put Oia on the map and spawned countless imitators, Perivolas is in a league of its own." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Santorini hotel Perivolas marries stunning scenery with a handsome hunk of history." Full review
Oyster4.0
"The 20-room cliffside Perivolas is a quintessential Cycladic-style luxury hotel with an authentic atmosphere thanks to the site’s origins as centuries old cave dwelling." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Everything is pared down to the absolute essentials...all rooms have a slightly different view and a very personal touch...the place has a magnetic pull that makes it hard to leave." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Set on a cliff just east of Oia in Santorini, Greece, Perivolas impresses guests with its jaw-dropping views, hospitable staff and superb facilities." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"21 individual houses set among terraces gardens that look out, amphitheatre-style, over a stone courtyard, a tranquil infinity pool, and the sea beyond...the interiors are minimalist and crisp white" Full review
Tablet19.4
"Sleeping in a cave sounds a bit like sleeping in a treehouse, or sleeping underwater; photogenic, to be sure, but questionable as a real-world lodging. But however unusual the concept..." Full review
Katikies Santorini Frommer's Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
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Oia 84702, Greece
From $978/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Virtually every unit has that astonishing caldera view, as does the formal restaurant... Because of its classy privacy, Katikies gets a good number of honeymoon couples." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built atop a cliff overlooking the Santorini caldera basin, Katikies Hotel is renowned for its sweeping views of the Aegean Sea and the island's colorful sunsets." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Infinity pools which blend into the sky, a candle-lit rooftop restaurant and tranquil white-washed cottages set into a cliff overlooking the volcanic Caldera and Aegean Sea make this a dreamy escape." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Stands out for its first class views of the caldera, and chic minimal design. In each room, you’ll find arched ceilings and verandas—perfect for lazy afternoons spent reading in the sun." Full review
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Order dishes like the langoustine tartare or sea bass served with fennel, and choose from an extensive wine list that spotlights local Santorini wineries.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Fans of simple elegance and luxury will love Katikies Hotel in Santorini, Greece." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy the quintessential Santorini experience at this iconic hotel, perched on the cliffs high above the Aegean waters...home to the first Cycladic outpost of the Michelin-starred Botrini's restaurant"
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Michelin Guide "This hotel is a feast for the eyes, not just a scenic overlook but a sparkling white modernist take on a traditional cliff dwelling...guest rooms make the most of the hotel’s position" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Katikies Santorini appears like a whitewashed oasis along the deep blue Aegean Sea. The boutique hotel spills down the cliff in Oia, which ensures dramatic panoramas from every vantage..." Full review
Tablet19.8
"The differences between the best Santorini hotels are remarkably subtle; how to distinguish one sun-drenched, white-washed hotel on a scenic seaside cliff from the next? More than..." Full review
Tablet19.7
"On Santorini, the view’s the thing, and there may be none better than that from the pool deck at Katikies, looking out over the island’s submerged volcanic caldera and the sea beyond...." Full review
